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Stren Fluorocarbon???
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12/22/10 05:02 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 149
Lightnin
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Outdoorsman
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Has anyone used Stren 100% Fluorocarbon line? Saw some in Dicks the other night for a good price. Normally use XPS but thought this might be worth trying especially since Stren and Trilene are owned by the same company. I have heard great things about Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon.
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Lightnin]
#5630471
12/22/10 05:07 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
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Jersey Dan
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Guido
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I bought a 17lb 2000 yd role on clearance. It's ok, its strong but is not close to Invisix quality. Not bad for $50 though. I would never pay full price, put it that way.
Trilene on the other hand is great, 2nd best is my opinion next to Invisix.
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Jersey Dan]
#5635266
12/24/10 02:05 AM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 314
Bass Wipe
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I just bought some Fluorocast from Academy today, it was half the price of the Trilene.
Stren-200 yd 9.99 Trilene-200 YD 18.99
We shall see, this is my first fluoro experience?
Bass Wipe
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Bass Wipe]
#5635326
12/24/10 02:31 AM
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Darryl Roach
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I've been using the Stren 17# for about 2 months now. It is no where close to invizx but I haven't had any problems with it. I like it. I like the price even better.
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Bass Wipe]
#5635340
12/24/10 02:35 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 672
Texas Hawgs
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Pro Angler
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I'd stay away from the Stren. I always use Berkley Trilene 100% fluoro. Started using the Stren a long time ago but moved over quickly when the Trilene came out. Stren is nowhere near as good even though the same company makes it. Just my 2 cents...
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Texas Hawgs]
#5635723
12/24/10 05:47 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6,375
Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
TFF Celebrity
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I bought some 17, the price was right and Seagar (sp) only makes 15 and 20. Its not all that clear but for the price I can't complain. Its not as soft as some,but softens up some with line conditioner.
I've only used it once, but for a guy that doesnt tournament fish anymore its good for me.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Billy Blazer 300 HPDI]
#5635756
12/24/10 06:49 AM
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ezbassin
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I just don't understand why anyone would want to cheap out on the line you use. That is the final link between you and the fish. Spend $30,000 on a boat and skimp on the line?????????????????? Makes no sense to me.
Last edited by ezbassin; 12/24/10 06:50 AM.
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Re: Stren Fluorocarbon???
[Re: Lightnin]
#5636612
12/24/10 05:06 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 149
Lightnin
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Fully understand the comment about price. Like I said I like the XPS line but when you are spooling a reel for a 12 yr old it doesn't last too long. Don't get me wrong he is my shadow and I love taking him but why waste good money in a non tournament condition on a 12 yr old. He caught three on the last trip on crank baits with no help. One day he is going to be a true stick!
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